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Big rise in home-buyers complaining about “unexpected costs”
The proportion of home-buyers saying they experienced “unexpected costs” in their transactions has gone up by more than 50% this year, new research has found.
Sole practitioner fails in appeal against fine for AML breaches
A sole practitioner from Norwich who compared himself to Andrew Malkinson and the Post Office subpostmasters has lost his appeal against a £3,500 fine for AML failures.
In-house lawyers should “train PR staff on risks of greenwashing”
In-house lawyers should train their company’s marketing and communications teams on the risks of ‘greenwashing’, the Law Society has advised in new guidance.
Boosting self-worth leads to higher fees for law firms
Lawyers need to boost their feelings of self-worth so that they do not crumble in the face of – or even before – client demands about fees, an adviser has urged.
Court of Appeal overturns ruling that blew small claims track “to bits”
The Court of Appeal has overturned a judgment which opened the door to “well-resourced parties corresponding their way” out of the small claims track – and would have blown it “to bits”.
PwC: “Meaningful barriers” to automating most legal work
With most law firms rapidly adopting AI, new research by PwC has shown that 80% of legal work faces “meaningful barriers” to full automation.
In-house solicitor struck off for sexually assaulting colleague
A veteran solicitor who continues to dispute his conviction for sexual assault has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
ICO raids mark latest stage in motor finance claims crackdown
The ICO has executed search warrants across the UK as part of investigations into companies sending millions of text messages about motor finance claims.
Judge hits out at “unpleasant” approach of Winehouse solicitor
The High Court has strongly criticised the solicitor to Amy Winehouse’s father for the “aggressive and unpleasant way” they pursued an unsuccessful claim on his behalf.
Social purpose driving “significant growth” at B Corp law firm
A purpose-led law firm that wants to double its social impact by 2030, rather than its turnover, has attributed growing commercial success to its sustainability strategy.
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Could unpredictable AI costs finally lead firms to true value pricing?
For years, the legal profession has talked of moving away from the billable hour to value-based pricing without quite managing it.
Is your Google Ads budget funding your competitors’ AI visibility?
If your cost-per-click has crept up again this year, you’ve probably assumed the market simply got more expensive. That’s the wrong way to read what’s happening.
Containing the spread of unapproved AI
Nearly 60% of fee-earners admit to using unapproved tools (like free versions of ChatGPT). Yet 68% of firm leaders are confident there is zero risk of unapproved AI being used for client work.
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